Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program for the Purchase of Four Air Refueling Aircraft, Three-to-Five-Year Sustainment Package, Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), and Training.
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Due Nov 5, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 8 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA8625-27-R-B001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8625 Aflcmc Wlnk C130 |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190) |
| Place of performance | Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (8 days left) |
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Bid documents (1)
- Draft Request for Information NBO controlled: request access on SAM.gov
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Ohio Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the capability to provide for the Air Force’s full requirement.
It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Objective: The intended purpose is to identify potential industry sources that possess the capability, expertise, and facilities to execute the regeneration, one-time flight clearance, depot-level return to service, worldwide ferry delivery, in-country Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), and operational/maintenance training for up to four (4) KC-10 Extender aircraft transferred via Excess Defense Articles (EDA) to a partner nation in North Africa.
This RFI contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The RFI is restricted and will not be released to the general public. To obtain access to the restricted RFI, please send an email with your name, company, and CAGE code to [email protected].
Written responses to this RFI shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 3:00 pm, EDT.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 and should be sent to [email protected]. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition decision for the procurement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers.
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), and respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received. If, after reviewing the requirements document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability and estimated costs for meeting these requirements.
Failure to provide documentation and costs may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. Included in your response, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Respondents should identify themselves as a small business and/or any other socioeconomic designations such as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) or 8(a) business.
RFI issuance does not restrict the USG’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely based on this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI.
Contracting contact
- Tovah Gibson · [email protected]
- Danielle Weeks · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 488190, a business counts as small if it has no more than $40.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 7, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-4)
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for other support activities for air transportation work, who also hold Air Force contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Amentum Services, Inc. $1.1 billion in this trade
- V2X Aerospace LLC $1.1 billion in this trade
- M1 Support Services, L.P. $793.9 million in this trade
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. $766.2 million in this trade
- RTX Corporation $551.7 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of the Air Force awarded $84.5 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were The Boeing Company, The Boeing Company and Raytheon Company. See what Air Force is buying now.
Other Support Activities for Air Transportation contracts right now
There are 35 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 488190), 19 posted in the last 7 days; 34% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Air Force and US Coast Guard. Most of the work with a stated place is in Alabama, Virginia and Oklahoma. A notice in this trade gives a median of 15 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 9 days.
All open other support activities for air transportation contracts
Coming up in this trade
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From the award notices agencies publish.